The New Nigeria People’s Party has dismissed the reported expulsion of Abdulmumin Jibrin, who represents Kiru/Bebeji Federal Constituency in Kano State, describing it as invalid and of no effect.
In a statement issued on Saturday, the party’s National Secretary, Oginni Sunday, condemned the announcement, stressing that it was neither authorised nor recognised by the party.
According to Sunday, the purported expulsion was orchestrated by Hashim Dungurawa, a former Kano State chairman of the NNPP who had himself been expelled.
He described the move as a “joke taken too far,” questioning how a non-member could claim authority to sanction a sitting federal lawmaker.
He further cited judgments from both an FCT High Court delivered on April 2, 2025, and an Abia State High Court, which upheld the expulsion of Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso and others, including Dungurawa.
With these rulings, Sunday argued, they lacked the legal standing to make decisions on behalf of the party.
Sunday alleged that Jibrin’s refusal to align with Kwankwaso’s faction provoked the Kwankwasiyya movement, prompting efforts to discredit him.
He also warned that Governor Abba Yusuf’s loyalty to Kwankwaso could jeopardise the NNPP’s grip on Kano State ahead of the 2027 elections.
“One of the smartest ways for Yusuf to secure a win in Kano in 2027 is to travel to Lagos and tender an apology to the party’s founder and leadership,” he said.
Jibrin, a well-known Kano politician and former Director-General of the Tinubu Support Group, was credited with helping build ties between the APC and NNPP.
The PUNCH reported that the NNPP’s Kano State chapter expelled Jibrin over allegations of anti-party conduct and failure to pay his dues.
But in a swift response, Jibrin said the decision came as “a rude shock.” He maintained that the interviews he granted in English and Hausa, which were referenced as justification for his expulsion, aligned with the party’s ideals.
“I strongly believe the contents of the interview should not warrant such a heavy penalty.
“No invitation was extended to me to defend myself before any organ of the party. Even under a military dictatorship, an accused is subjected to a court-martial,” he stated.
On the issue of financial obligations, Jibrin denied owing the party, saying he would readily clear any dues once provided with an invoice.
He further faulted the NNPP for what he described as its tendency to overlook the sacrifices and contributions of members.
“The party does not believe anybody has political value or deserves respect at various levels,” he added.
